Professor Reyadh AlMehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University (ZU) expressed his gratitude and pleasure to collaborate with the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) by hosting Riwaq Al Fikr discussions and debates that bring together national and international leaders in science, technology, heritage, and arts. ?Abu Dhabi Festival is one of the largest events that promotes creativity in arts, culture and music, and builds bridges between the East and West. This event is beneficial for our students enrolled in the college of Arts and Creative enterprises as well as established artists and Emirati society in general.?

?Arts in Crisis? was the second of five Riwaq Al Fikr debates at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2015, bringing together thinkers, diplomats, cultural leaders, and the general public to discuss and debate topics related to the arts, education, and cultural diplomacy.